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I know that I was very not brave, if that's the word to even call it but there was something about the other men that tackled me. It was their bravery.

I could sense power, just as any other being could. You can sense authority from a man or woman whether they were sleeping or standing still. How could those men not sense the authority radiating from my side of the line?

I found it very strange.

“Once again, you must be mistaken." My father said.

Vinx turned to me and smiled.

“You'll be fine, don't be scared. I'll protect you."

I smiled at him and shook my head.

“I'm not scared. I've seen beasts before."

He lifted his eyebrows and laughed.

“Of course." He said with a wink. When I looked again, one of the men was staring in my direction. Our gazes met and something dark crossed it.

“Are you by any means, guardians of this mountain? " Kalum asked them.

“You can call us... Pirates. " The leader said with a mocking grin.

I almost rolled my eyes at his stupid attempt at a joke.

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